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Yankees may consider shutting down Clarke Schmidt with injury concerns

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Yankees may consider shutting down Clarke Schmidt with injury concerns

Summary

Clarke Schmidt is dealing with a biceps injury as the New York Yankees prepare for the playoffs. Although he is reportedly making progress, there is uncertainty surrounding his ability to pitch on September 24 against the Tampa Bay Rays. The team may consider shutting him down if he cannot take the mound in this vital matchup, impacting their playoff preparations. The Yankees are also managing the absence of Aaron Judge, who is recovering from a calf injury.

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Status Watch

•Schmidt has been tested for a biceps injury.
•He felt discomfort warming up on September 20.
•Yankees may shut him down if he cannot pitch September 24.
•Aaron Judge is also sidelined with a calf injury.

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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Could New York shut Clarke Schmidt down amid injury concern?

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As the New York Yankees prepare for the playoffs , they are also trying to manage some of the injuries they’re dealing with. One of those players is Clarke Schmidt, who has been working through a biceps injury. He’s been going through testing, and though it seems like he’s progressing, there’s a chance that the Yankees consider shutting him down, […] The post Yankees news: Could New York shut Clarke Schmidt down amid injury concern? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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